Since their inception more than 15 years ago Dreadnaught have established themselves as a cornerstone for Australian heavy rock audiences. The city Dreadnaught call home, Melbourne Australia, has spawned several next big things over the last decade. But as genres and bands come and go Dreadnaught never fail to provide their loyal fans, both old and new, with diverse offerings that are rooted in the brand of Australian rock and metal that the band have become an historic part of.
Before signing to Roadrunner Australia subsidiary Dark Carnival Records in 1999 Dreadnaught self-financed and released Body.Blood.Skin.Mind (LP CD - 1996) and Idiosyncrasy (EP CD - 1998). After the Dark Carnival signing Dreadnaught's next, Down To Zero (LP CD - 1999), received critical acclaim, U.K., European and U.S. airplay, and was released in the U.S. and Europe through The Music Cartel.
2002 saw the release of an EP, One Piece Missing, again through Dark Carnival. The lead song from this release, Pushed to the Limit was placed on the high-rotation playlist of Australias premier national rock radio station, TripleJ.
Headlining tours, high profile supports with Testament, Strapping Young Lad, Nickelback, Nevermore, Paradise Lost, and Cathedral to name a few, as well as slots on leading Australian metal and rock festivals have earned Dreadnaught the reputation as one of Australias finest and hardest working live acts.
Dreadnaught again emerged from the studio in 2005 with their most powerful, intense and dynamically versatile recording to date. The resultant recording is of 11 massive raw rock anthems that make up Dirty Music (LP CD 2005).
The following year Roadrunner Australia released a re-packaged Dirty Music as a dual CD featuring different artwork, previously unreleased material from Body.Blood.Skin.Mind, Idiosyncrasy and the Dirty Music sessions, as well as videos for Cut Throat Blues and Pushed To The Limit. Dirty Music 2 is both a fan must-have and perfect first foray for newcomers into the world of Dreadnaught.
May 2008 saw the addition of Matt Racovalis on drums. Matt brings a definitive metal edge and a high degree of technical ability to the band which is reflected in the results of the song writing process throughout 2008. This latest LP is departure from the more rock orientated releases of previous years and represents a return to the bands early thrash-metal roots and is the bands heaviest release to date.
2009 sees the release of Dreadnaught's latest self-titled LP CD which is available now through all good record stores, online via iTunes and from www.dreadnaught.com.au
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There are only 10 days left till the 2009 Australian Metal Awards show. The winners of each of the 20 categories will be announced and will feature performances by:
Ouroboros Chaos Divine Killrazer A Secret Death Eyefear Bane of Isildur Five Star Prison Cell Death Audio
And of course the legendary Sadistik Exekution are set to demolish the Forum with their only return to the stage after 10 years.
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The first 20 people through the door will receive an Australian Metal pack worth over $100 in value.
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This is our chance to show ARIA that we are a force to be reckoned with and that their is no other group of people more dedicated to their music than metal heads. ARIA has accepted our submission for a heavy metal / hardcore chart and will be at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards to see the size of this genre. Come out in force show them just how big it really is.
More News: The winners of the 2009 Australian Metal Awards will receive the most metal award ever. Made by the Rev Kriss Hades of Sadistik Exekution. Click on our profile photo's to check it out.
Tickets are only $45 + bf and are availble now through Moshtix outlets or online
Don't miss out on one of the biggest events in Australian heavy metal history. Get your tickets now.
hey dude how are ya? hows things and the band going?
All is good here. Adrian has his first gig in Bendigo this Friday so we're kinda excited lol. I would make you special guests but im guessing your a little busy this weekend ey lol.
Awesome, Dreadnaught. Not sure how you found a slow core jazz blues band, but I've got Flowers on cassette-"Grace fallen...". Matt Racovalis, awesome! Buried \M/
Hey guys. Cheers for the add. I've been a fan since bodybloodskinmind, so i'm delighted to have the request offered to me. Awesome to see you still going and sounding so good this far later down the track. :p
LISTENED TO COLLAPSE- IT'S A REALLY GOOD SONG ! I WAS AT LUNCH WITH MY KIDS TODAY AND WE WERE LOOKING AT HIS VACATION PHOTOS FROM COOK ISLAND. HE SAID IF HE COULD FIND A GOOD JOB HE'S GONNA MOVE THERE OR NEW ZELAND SO HE COULD GO TO AUSTRALIA AND ALL THE PACIFIC ISLANDS AROUND THERE. MY SON WAS BORN AND RAISED TILL 9 YRS OLD IN HAWAII. I'D DO SHOWS IN HAWAII WITH US BANDS COMING BACK FROM AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN. MOST HAD FUN IN BOTH COUNTRIES! ANYWAY MY FRIENDS BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART IS TOURING AUSTRALIA NOW AND HAS A FEW DATES LEFT. HOPE YOU COULD GO AND SAY HI TO THEM..I WILL LISTEN MORE.
After months of Judging and deliberation and with over 4,000 votes from the general public we are pleased to announce the finalists for each category of the 2009 Australian Metal Awards. Check our website for the details.
The winners will be announced on the 7th of November at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards Show which will be held at the Forum (Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW). Anyone who buys a pre-sale ticket to the 2009 Australian Metal Awards before Wednesday the 30th of September will go in the running to win 2 tickets to “Screamfest”.
Screamfest is a two day event commencing New Years Eve at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney. There will also be a third day of celebrations on Sydney Harbour with a Heavy Metal boat cruise. Tickets to the 2009 Australian Metal Awards can be purchased through any Moshtix outlet or online and are only $45 + bf.
Thanks for your request. Oh, you will have a gig in "Crescendo" - Kichijoji, Tokyo. I will also have a gig, 21st-Sep, too. Have a nice trip. Take care.
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